Red Fruit Salad
A Red Fruit Salad choc full of refreshing watermelon and sweet fresh berries tossed with a tangy mint and lime juice dressing. Only 7 ingredients and 116 calories per serving! An easy crowd pleaser you can make at the last minute.
Take your summer salad to the next level with this crimson fresh fruit salad that’s sure to be the star of your next gathering! Start by slicing your favorite red fruits, then toss them in a bright and flavorful dressing of preserves, agave, lime, and mint.
Serve my best fruit salad ever as the perfect side dish or tasty treat that’s sure to please all on its own. Check out how to make it below with fresh ingredients from your local famer’s market or grocery store. Great for summer holidays like Easter, Memorial Day or 4th of July.
Ingredients for Red Fruit Salad with Substitutions
- Red Berries – I used strawberries and raspberries. You can also add pitted cherries or other red fruit of your choosing.
- Watermelon – seedless works best for this recipe.
- Agave – you can substitute with maple syrup or add a little brown sugar.
- Fresh Mint – you can substitute with fresh basil or other fresh herbs or simply add other herbs in with the mint.
- Lime Juice & Zest – you can substitute with lemon juice and lemon zest if you prefer.
- Strawberry or Raspberry Preserves – enhances the flavor of the fruit.
- Dollop of Yogurt – this is optional, but a dollop of dairy-free yogurt would be a great way to add more creamy flavor to this beautiful salad.
How to Make a Red Fruit Salad
Step 1: Place prepared watermelon, strawberries and raspberries in a large bowl.
Step 2: In another bowl, add lime juice, preserves, agave, half the lime zest and half the mint.
Step 3: Whisk all ingredients together until well-blended.
Step 4: Pour mixture over fruit. Gently toss fruit with dressing until fruit is evenly coated. Spoon fruit salad onto a large serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining lime zest (optional) and chopped mint. Pair with my vegan garlic bread or focaccia bread . and my Tinto de Verano, a Spanish red wine cocktail that’s out of this world. Enjoy!
Tips for the Best Looking Red Salad Ever
- For the most appealing salad, you’ll want to choose fresh, ripe seasonal fruit with no brown marks, mold or bruising. Look carefully at the container of berries you purchase, as sometimes the bottom ones can tend to get mushy and moldy.
- Like I did with my Roasted Bell Pepper Salad, layer your salad carefully for the prettiest presentation. For the top layer, place some berries face up and some face down.
- Sprinkle finely chopped mint sparingly so as not to overwhelm the look of the salad. Finish with a single sprig of mint in the center.
Storage
This red fruit salad is best served immediately after preparation. However; if there are leftovers, store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This festive fruit salad doesn’t freeze well, so I don’t recommend freezing for this recipe.
More Salad Recipes
- Healthy Fruit Salad with Lime-Maple Dressing
- Easy Fruit Salad with Balsamic Maple Dressing
- Chopped Thai Salad with Spicy Ginger Peanut Dressing
- Best Blueberry Salad with Black Grapes and Avocado
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Red Fruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 qt strawberries sliced
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 lime juice and zest
- 2 tbsp fruit preserves strawberry or raspberry
- 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup; divided
- 1 tbsp fresh mint sliced thin; divided
Instructions
- Place prepared watermelon, strawberries and raspberries in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together lime juice, preserves, agave, half the lime zest and half the mint.
- Pour mixture over fruit.
- Gently toss fruit with dressing until fruit is evenly coated.
- Spoon fruit salad onto a large serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining lime zest and chopped mint. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the most appealing salad, you’ll want to choose fresh, ripe seasonal fruit with no brown marks, mold or bruising. Look carefully at the container of berries you purchase, as sometimes the bottom ones can tend to get mushy and moldy.
- Like I did with my Roasted Bell Pepper Salad, layer your salad carefully for the prettiest presentation. For the top layer, place some berries face up and some face down.
- Sprinkle finely chopped mint sparingly so as not to overwhelm the look of the salad. Finish with a single sprig of mint in the center.
I have never had a fruit salad quite like this..I typically make mine by just throwing some fruit in a bowl. This salad literally blew my mind! I will never make fruit salad any other way again!
Good news! Thanks Leslie.
This is so good! I love the sweetness of strawberry and watermelon with the bright pop of mint.
So happy you enjoyed! Thank you Nicole for stopping by.
This Red Fruit Salad is so vibrant and refreshing—perfect for summer gatherings! The mix of juicy watermelon and sweet berries, combined with the fresh mint and zesty lime dressing, makes every bite feel like sunshine. Light, easy, and always a hit with the crowd!
Thank you Nora. Glad you loved it.
Delicious light and zingy zruit salad. We loved it after a very filling meal as a dessert!
I agree, it’s the perfect light dessert. Thanks Leva.